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Squier/Doom Bassquiers 49: Squiers The Beef?

#401
mc_muench said:
Stopped at MGR on the way home from class, they had a 200s that obviously rocked, but wasnt loud enuff though...and I played it through a what? Peavey 215. And used non other than a Squier P bass.

Tried an El Oso, and didnt really like it. I tried it by itself and it came off way too ice pick chainsaw-y, not my thing, maybe you need a BB to pair it with or in front of a different amp. Also tried a Redwitch Fuzzgod, to me its a more usable Dwarftcraft Great Destroyer, but still too glitchy fuzz for my tastes. Tried a Meathead clone, best out of the bunch, just dont need it.

And then this happened...

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I'm a sucker for 70s Peavey SS, ever since I gave my guitarist my old one, Ive wanted another. Got her for $60. It'll be good for bedroom jams so multiple things can plug into one amp. I love the spring reverb on these heads, it makes for some cool ambient sounds with the carbon copy.

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Overall good impulse buy I hope.
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MTD Squiered your Pbass dude! Cool Bass, awesome necks on those MTDs
 
#402
Rushing said:
Now that I got some money in my paypal, I now have to choose between getting the TC Electronic Flashback x4 or the Boss RE-20 Space Echo. Wanna get the best [DEL]bang[/DEL] squier for my [DEL]buck[/DEL] squier.
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I just recently got the TC Electronic Repeater used for a killer price. I love it. When looking I saw a lot of negative reviews of the Flashback, might want to check the reviews out. Never got to play with one of dem dere Space Echos, but bet they are fun.
 
#407
NBD
I have wanted one of these for years, hope to get my hands on the dual pickup version some year too, as I only got to play the dual pup version, but bought this one anyway, killer price. Anyway so super, super light, and like the best shape/condition one I have seen yet. I was worried that the tone would be too trebly but nope, seems that Warwick Squired another of my favorite basses, the G&L L1000. So stoked!!! :hyper: :bassist:
 
#411
Samsquanch1972 said:
NBD
I have wanted one of these for years, hope to get my hands on the dual pickup version some year too, as I only got to play the dual pup version, but bought this one anyway, killer price. Anyway so super, super light, and like the best shape/condition one I have seen yet. I was worried that the tone would be too trebly but nope, seems that Warwick Squired another of my favorite basses, the G&L L1000. So stoked!!! :hyper: :bassist:
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What is that Warwick?
 
#412
Sartori said:
What is that Warwick?
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It is the Warwick Streamer Standard. It was their cheapest line I believe before they ever had the Rockbass line, but still made in West Germany. This was made in 2000. Think they saved a little a little production cash by not using their normal bridge, passive electronics(which I prefer anyway), didn't sculpt the body as much, and used Coraleana Wood(not sure how to spell that). That wood dents easily why most you find look like hell. But I consider these the more classic rock sounding of the Warwick line, really dig them.
 
#415
hydrohydra said:
anyone have experience with the Big spider fuzz by verellen amps?
i found a local sale on one these and bluebeard but i cant afford both, the blue beard is 200 and the big spider is gonna be 150, ive seen/heard demos of both and i really like the spider, any thoughts?
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I have and really like both of these. I love the Big Spider, but it really sounds bad with certain amps. It does have the potential to make the bass get lost under guitars due to the octaves. On it's own, with the right set up, it sounds massive.

The BB is a must have, I think they come up a little cheaper from time to time, but evidently not having to wait is key. You are likely to get more useability out of the BB, although I would still recommended trying a BS in the future if you get the opportunity.
 
#416
twhitedc said:
I have and really like both of these. I love the Big Spider, but it really sounds bad with certain amps. It does have the potential to make the bass get lost under guitars due to the octaves. On it's own, with the right set up, it sounds massive.

The BB is a must have, I think they come up a little cheaper from time to time, but evidently not having to wait is key. You are likely to get more useability out of the BB, although I would still recommended trying a BS in the future if you get the opportunity.
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thanks for the input!
 
#417
mc_muench said:
Stopped at MGR on the way home from class, they had a 200s that obviously rocked, but wasnt loud enuff though...and I played it through a what? Peavey 215. And used non other than a Squier P bass.

Tried an El Oso, and didnt really like it. I tried it by itself and it came off way too ice pick chainsaw-y, not my thing, maybe you need a BB to pair it with or in front of a different amp. Also tried a Redwitch Fuzzgod, to me its a more usable Dwarftcraft Great Destroyer, but still too glitchy fuzz for my tastes. Tried a Meathead clone, best out of the bunch, just dont need it.

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Did you have any compression with it at all? I think that is the trick to making the El Oso sing. By itself, I need to bass my tone out.

Samsquanch1972 said:
NBD
I have wanted one of these for years, hope to get my hands on the dual pickup version some year too, as I only got to play the dual pup version, but bought this one anyway, killer price. Anyway so super, super light, and like the best shape/condition one I have seen yet. I was worried that the tone would be too trebly but nope, seems that Warwick Squired another of my favorite basses, the G&L L1000. So stoked!!! :hyper: :bassist:
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The active electronics just couldn't get me what I was looking for. Passive just sounded too meh. But, I bet an all passive Wick with a big buck would sound gnarly. I'm imagining my old OLP's tone with the wick neck. :D
 
#418
JoeVictim said:
Did you have any compression with it at all? I think that is the trick to making the El Oso sing. By itself, I need to bass my tone out.



The active electronics just couldn't get me what I was looking for. Passive just sounded too meh. But, I bet an all passive Wick with a big buck would sound gnarly. I'm imagining my old OLP's tone with the wick neck. :D
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No compression, just bass>Oso>200s.

The thing that sounded the best out of all the pedals I tried was no pedals at all!

The wick I had was a passive $$, it was great, super versitile, from MM to mega P to classic wick. But I want a BO Thumb and needed speakers more than the bass.
 
#419
Samsquanch1972 said:
It is the Warwick Streamer Standard. It was their cheapest line I believe before they ever had the Rockbass line, but still made in West Germany. This was made in 2000. Think they saved a little a little production cash by not using their normal bridge, passive electronics(which I prefer anyway), didn't sculpt the body as much, and used Coraleana Wood(not sure how to spell that). That wood dents easily why most you find look like hell. But I consider these the more classic rock sounding of the Warwick line, really dig them.
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Yeah, I was curious because I noticed it appeared to only have two knobs, which would often indicate passive. All the Warwicks I've tried have felt nice, I just really prefer passive electronics, and didn't know they made any with passive.
 

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